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Table of Contents

School Nutrition Goals1
The Early Days1
National School Lunch Act2
Child Nutrition Act of 19663
Child Nutrition Programs - 1966 to Today3


To keep up to date, regularly check the USDA Child Nutrition Programs' Web site for recently posted regulations, policy clarifications, prototype application materials, and other information. Most recent changes within each chapter are highlighted in yellow.  New guidance is also posted at SNP What's New or in Monthly Updates.